The mind of the Prophet Muhammad, upon which the Tadjalli constantly descends, is directly connected to the Divine. When a seeker of Truth forms such spiritual closeness with the Prophet that his or her mind fills with the blessings and Lights of Prophethood (nur nabuwat), the Tadjalli of God begins to descend upon them. To … Read more
It is imperative for a qualified Sufi Master to have gained the spiritual link (Nisbat) with the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and have gained his perceptivity (tarz-e-fikr). When a student achieves “fana fi shaykh” (as described in the previous chapter), then his perceptivity and traits of personality mirror those of his Spiritual Master (Shaykh), and he … Read more
This universe is a collection of all planets, stars, humans, animals, and all other living beings. There is a link between all the creatures in this cosmos. Whether the physical eyes see that link or not, we cannot help but attest to its existence. When we look at anything, the first thing we do is … Read more
The universe has a collective consciousness. Every piece of sand, stars, satellites, animals, birds, insects, humans, jinn, and angels receive the feedback of life from a consciousness that contains the absolute knowledge of the whole universe. In modern times, we can use the analogy of a computer that has all the information loaded into it. … Read more
It is generally thought that the human being is nothing more than a skeleton of bones covered with flesh, though all revealed scriptures make it clear that it is not so. The body is only a garment for the soul. When the soul ends its attachment to this garment, the body has no value. It … Read more
After death, life shifts from the material world to the spiritual realm, where it continues in a new dimension. The ego remains active in that world as well. This realm is called in the Qur’an the Aeraaf. Its condition depends on the deeds of the individual in the material world. If at the time of … Read more
Human Life and Death Human life does not end with death. After death, the human ego takes on the form of an illuminating body upon leaving the physical body. Through this illuminating body, it remains active. Much like in dreams, where the physical senses (physical world) become subordinated to the subconscious senses (senses of the … Read more
Salat is the name of the prayer in which God’s Glory, Majesty, Providence, and Rule are acknowledged. It has always been mandatory for all prophets and their followers (ummah). By establishing salat, the person becomes closer to God. It prevents vulgarity and excesses. Salat, through mental concentration, takes you towards God. Mental concentration is gained … Read more
Recite 100 times the Darood-Sharif and 100 times the Divine Name Ya’Haiyu Ya’Qayyumu, and then close your eyes and imagine you are watching God or that God is watching you. This Muraqaba helps create the link between you and God and keeps fear and grief away from you. The Muraqaba of Ihsaan is great for … Read more
Everything that exists in this world is dominated by one or more colors. Nothing is without color. Chemistry reveals that if any element goes through changes, it emits specific colors. This order of colors is the basic characteristic of any element. That is why in every element the order of colors is different. The same … Read more